Patient Breathing Filter HMEF from Japan
Heat and Moisture Exchanging Filter combining bacterial/viral filtration with humidification for anesthesia circuits, protecting patients and machines. Disposable filter appliance. Under HTS 9018.90.30.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Filtration efficiency (99.999% @ 0.1 micron) certification mandatory
• Specify HME function vs. simple filters to maintain classification
• Bulk media imports risk chemical heading misplacement